Applies from Mon 26 Jul 2021, 11.00am. Last reviewed: Mon 26 Jul 2021, 3.03pm

Closed areas: Arch Cave loop track closed

Arch Cave and Arch loop track are closed until further notice to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff.

The remainder of the reserve, including Borenore picnic area and Verandah Cave, remains open for socially-distanced recreational use for those in the Cabonne Council Local Government Area.

For more information, please contact the local office.

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• Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
  • Arch loop track

Applies from Tue 20 Jul 2021, 9.37am to Fri 30 Jul 2021, 9.38am. Last reviewed: Tue 20 Jul 2021, 4.36pm

Other planned events: Area Offices closed to the public due to COVID-19

The Central West Area offices in Dubbo and Bathurst are closed to the public while office staff are directed to work from home in line with the current NSW Health orders.

To contact the office, please call and leave a voice message on 02 6841 7100 or email us at npws.centralwest@environment.nsw.gov.au. The landline and email are being monitored by staff and we will respond as early as possible. Please check individual reserves for up to date information on any changes to park opening and closing times.

Affects 6 parks nearby. Show list

• Barton Nature Reserve
• Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
• Mullion Range State Conservation Area
• South West Woodland Nature Reserve
• Yuranigh's Aboriginal Grave Historic Site

Applies from Fri 16 Jul 2021, 4.00pm. Last reviewed: Mon 19 Jul 2021, 12.27pm

Safety alerts: Roads closed due to snow and fallen timber

Mount Canobolas Road and Old Canobolas Road leading to the Summit are closed from 4pm, Friday 16 July 2021 until further notice due to snow and fallen timber. This closure will be revised daily.   

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area

Applies from Fri 11 Jun 2021, 8.00am. Last reviewed: Fri 18 Jun 2021, 11.43am

Closed areas: Picnic areas and walking track closed

Towac and The Walls picnic areas are closed from 8am Friday 11 June 2021 for facilities upgrades. On completion of current works Towac and The Walls picnic areas will be opened, however the lookout platform at The Walls picnic area will remain closed for further upgrades.

Access to The Walls picnic area from the Nature walking track is not permitted. Visitors can access the Nature walking track from the Summits track. These closures are reassessed weekly.

Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office 02 6332 7640.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
  • Nature walking track

Applies from Tue 25 Aug 2020, 7.47am. Last reviewed: Tue 2 Mar 2021, 8.00am

Other planned events: Notice of 1080 ground baiting

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) will be conducting a ground baiting program using Canid Pest Ejectors (CPE) that contain 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) poison for the control of foxes. The program will be ongoing between Friday 29 January 2021 and Tuesday 31 August 2021 along management trails in Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area.

Readily identifiable 1080 poison signs have been positioned at trail entry points or trail junctions as well as other appropriate locations throughout the reserve.

Domestic pets are not permitted in NSW national parks and reserves. Pets and working dogs may be affected (1080 is lethal to cats and dogs). Pets and working dogs must be restrained or muzzled in the vicinity and must not enter the baiting location. In the event of accidental poisoning seek immediate veterinary assistance.

For further information please call the NPWS Central West area office at Bathurst on 02 6332 7640.

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• Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area